Russian/Japanese Imperialism (1857-1914)

By muskit

  • Commodore Matthew Perry Arrives at Japan With Gunboats

    Known as "gunboat diplomacy." -Intimidation prompted Japan to "force-trade" with the US

  • Samurais' End of Feudalism

    -attempted attack as a retalliation

  • Japan Assists Korea With Shortages, Bankruptcy, and Rebellion as a result

    Korea would be thankful and allow Japanese troops to stay. This would lead up to the Sino-Japanese War.

  • Russia's Increasing Industrialization

    1890s -- no specfic year. -Bad working and living conditions, combined with high taxes, lead to strikes.

  • Russia and France Creat Secret Treaty

    If GER attacked FRA, RUS would assist FRA.
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    Japan Wins Sino-Japanese War Over Korea Against China

    Japan approached this strategically by encouraging Korea to win against China. This allows Japan to prepare and let Korea expend their firepower. -China experiences heavy loss
    -Japan gains part of Korean land

  • Germany Competes With France For Russia's Favour

  • Russia cooperates with Europe, Japan, and the US to restore order in North China

  • Russian Troops Occupy China to Secure Railroad

  • Russia Enters War w/ Japan

  • Constitutional Democratic Party in Russia Founded

    -Peaceful group with goal of taking down constitutional monarchy